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A1 OPR

1989 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,145 mi
Last recorded55,145 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 OPR
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 55,145 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Fail 26 Jan 2026 55,143 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2025 54,760 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 54,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 53,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer c/v boot weeping grease slightly

Rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 23 Jan 2023 53,951 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer c/v boot weeping grease slightly

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2022 53,452 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 52,939 miles

Offside Front outer cv gaitor is weeping slightly

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 52,218 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 51,739 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 51,249 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 50,825 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 50,370 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 49,892 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 49,410 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 48,949 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,494 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 48,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 47,561 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,130 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 46,537 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 45,887 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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A1 OPR is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 OPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A1 OPR is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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